Help pleeease... with my mk3 vr6 golf...

[chris c]

Heys guys,

I'm a new owner of a 94 mk3 vr6 golf and ive had the joy of running a muck on the streets of sydney with it for a while now till about 3 weeks ago when it just died it would start and had no lights or anything. now i'm not good with cars but i figured it was the battery so i got a brand new one now every thing electrical is working but mechanically it wont start at all not a sound comes from it when i turn the key... then i figured it was the starter but i managed too roll start it so it mustnt be right..?? theres also a light on the dash flickering saying IN 02 not sure if that has anything to do with it but its always been there since i got it...

can anyone give me any tips to try or things to look for that may get it on the road asap..??

Thanks alot any help would be awesome

Cheers

[The_Hawk]

IN02 is just a service indicator, so nothing to worry about.

If you can Roll/push start it, it very well could be the starter is busted. Where about in Sydner are you? Let us know where you are and we can point you towards the closest reputable mechanic (update your profile with your location or you will be asked alot ).

[Golf Loon]

update your profile with your location

Welcome to the forum.

Dould be the ignition switch.

Id turn the key till you get reds, then with a rubber handled screwdriver or rubber handled grips, hotwire across the starter terminals and car should start.

Make sure its not in gear by the way...

If it starts like that, its ignition switch.
If so, it may also start if you lift the key whilst trying to start it.

[twin eng, twin turbs]

If you havn't allready checked, make sure none of your fuses are blown also.

[chris c]

I think i've figured it out

Thanks for the advise to update my profile i get straight on it...

and cheers for all the other advice yer... me n a mate figured it is the starter we shorted the start out so now it starts but i need to either replaice the starter or reco the one i have now...

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a new or 2nd hand starter motor ooor a good mechanic who can reco my one back to life hahaha...???

i'm in belfield, sydney near strathfield sort of... so anywhere is sydney is sweet...

and thanks again for the advice everyone

Cheers

[Golf Loon]

If you can bridge a wire and make the starter work, the starter is clearly fine and you have a problem with the ignition switch.

Manual VR6 starter is hard to find and expensive.

If you wanted to drive to Campbelltown on a woirk day, I`d be happy to diagnose / fix it for you.

[Bug_racer]

I have a few manual VR6 starters , I dont think they are that rare ?
make sure the terminals on the battery are making full contact and check the wiring to the starter and the earthing on the battery and also on the body of the gearbox

[Golf Loon]

I have a few manual VR6 starters , I dont think they are that rare ?

I`ll buy one if you want to sell.

[chris c]

it's definately the starter...

hey fellas,

i had a another geez at mi vr6 again and i had a mechanic mate steve to have a geez too and his certain its the starter so all i need is 2nd hand one or someone to reco mine and i'm 99% sure i'll be sweet...

so give us a yell asap coz once its fixed i'll be looking to sell it....

Cheers again for the advice fellas...

[peedman]

Take it to an autoelectrician to get it reconditioned, only takes a few hours and they come with warranty too!